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09/11/2007
Tidal Surge Warning Puts Channel Coast On Alert
A flood alert has been issued in the south of England as preparations are made for a tidal surge down the English Channel.
It has been predicted the surge will be 5ft (1.5m) above normal sea levels and is expected to lead to flooding.
The Environment Agency has warned that residents along the Kent coast, from the north of the county to Sandwich and Deal, could wake up to localised flooding.
The Dartford Creek and Thames barriers are likely to be closed in London as well.
According to Brian Vinall, from the Environment Agency, any cars parked at Sandwich Quay could be damaged, and Dover District Council has been alerted as well.
He said that people have been asked to keep an eye on both the weather and the tides from Thursday night until Friday lunchtime.
Mr Vinall, who is also flood incident management team leader, said: "We all need to be vigilant."
He said there could be localised flooding, but most places were expected to come through the night "unscathed".
He added: "We would urge anyone who receives a flood warning to check that their neighbours are aware of the warning.
"We will also have Environment Agency staff out warning people if the risk of flooding does get worse."
(BMcC)
It has been predicted the surge will be 5ft (1.5m) above normal sea levels and is expected to lead to flooding.
The Environment Agency has warned that residents along the Kent coast, from the north of the county to Sandwich and Deal, could wake up to localised flooding.
The Dartford Creek and Thames barriers are likely to be closed in London as well.
According to Brian Vinall, from the Environment Agency, any cars parked at Sandwich Quay could be damaged, and Dover District Council has been alerted as well.
He said that people have been asked to keep an eye on both the weather and the tides from Thursday night until Friday lunchtime.
Mr Vinall, who is also flood incident management team leader, said: "We all need to be vigilant."
He said there could be localised flooding, but most places were expected to come through the night "unscathed".
He added: "We would urge anyone who receives a flood warning to check that their neighbours are aware of the warning.
"We will also have Environment Agency staff out warning people if the risk of flooding does get worse."
(BMcC)
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